ACONLABS On Call Vivid Insert Manual
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Blood Glucose Control SolutionPackage InsertREF G125-122 EnglishPRINCIPLE AND INTENDED USEThe On Call® Vivid Control Solution contains a known concentration of glucose. It is used to confirm thatyour On Call® Vivid Test Strips and On Call® Vivid or On Call ® Vivid Pal Blood Glucose Meter areworking together properly and that you are performing the test correctly.You should perform a quality control test:• Before you use your meter for the first time. This will help you get used to this test.• Before using a new box of test strips.• When you suspect that the meter or test strips are not working properly.• When you suspect that your test results are inaccurate. Or if they do not match with how you feel.• If you suspect your meter is damaged.• At least once a week.• After cleaning your meter.Two levels of control solution are available. They are Control Solution 1 and Control Solution 2. ControlSolution 1 is sufficient for most self-testing needs. If you think your meter or strips may not be workingcorrectly, you may also want to do a level 2 test.COMPOSITIONControl Solution 1 contains less than 0.2% glucose (active ingredient) and Control Solution 2 containsless than 0.4% glucose (active ingredient), both have preservatives in an aqueous based mixture.STORAGE AND HANDLING• Store the control solution at 36-86°F (2-30°C).• Do not refrigerate or freeze.• If the control solution is cold, do not use until it has warmed to room temperature.• Use before the unopened expiration date that is shown on the bottle.Note: All expiration dates are printed in Year-Month format. 2013/01 indicates January, 2013.• Use the control solution only for 6 months after you first open it. The control solution will expire 6months after the bottle is opened for the first time. Record this opened expiration date on the bottle label.PRECAUTIONS• For in vitro diagnostic use. Use the control solution to test only outside the body. Do not swallow orinject. For self-testing use.• Shake well before using.• To get accurate results, do control solution testing between 50 and 104°F (10-40°C).• The control ranges shown on the test strip vial (or on the foil pouch) are not a recommended rangefor your blood glucose level. Figure out your personal blood glucose target ranges with your doctor.• Do not touch the end of the test strip to the control solution bottle. This could cause contaminants toenter the control solution bottle.• Use only On Call® Vivid brand control solution with your On Call® Vivid or On Call® Vivid Pal brandmeter and On Call® Vivid Test Strips.MATERIALS PROVIDED• Control Solution • Package InsertPlease contact Customer Support at 1-800-838-9502 for more information on obtaining a controlsolution kit.MATERIALS REQUIRED BUT NOT PROVIDED• Meter • Test StripsINSTRUCTIONS FOR USE1. Insert a new test strip to turn on the meter. Refer to your meter’s User’s Manual details on how torecord the result as a quality control test, and more details on operating the meter.2. Shake the control solution bottle thoroughly.3. Squeeze the control solution bottle gently. Discard the first drop. If the tip clogs, tap the tip gently ona clean, hard surface. Shake again, and then use.4. Squeeze out a second small drop on a clean nonabsorbent surface. Touch the sample tip of the teststrip to the control solution drop. Ensure the strip gets enough sample.Notes: Do not apply control solution to the test strip straight from the bottle.If the control solution sample does not completely fill the check window, do not add a seconddrop. Discard the test strip and start over with a new test strip.5. Read the result from the meter display.EXPECTED RESULTSMake sure the control solution test results are in the control range. The ranges for both CTRL 1 andCTRL 2 are displayed on the test strip vial (or on the foil pouch). For confirmation of results, ControlSolution 1 tests should fall within the CTRL 1 range. Control Solution 2 tests should fall within the CTRL2 range. If the test results are in the respective ranges, this means your Blood Glucose MonitoringSystem is working right and you are doing the procedure correctly.If the control solution tests results do not fall within the respective ranges:• Check the expiration date of the test strip and control solution. Make sure that the test strip vial andthe control solution bottle have not been open for more than 6 months. Throw away any expired teststrips or control solution.• Make sure you are testing at a temperature between 50 and 104°F (10-40°C).• Make sure that the test strip vial and the control solution bottle have been tightly capped.• Confirm that you are using On Call® Vivid brand control solution.• Make sure that you followed the test procedure correctly.After checking everything listed above, repeat the control solution test with a new test strip. If yourresults still fall outside the range indicated on the test strip vial label or on the foil pouch, your meter maynot be working properly. DO NOT use the system to test blood. Contact Customer Support for help. Forcomplete instructions, please refer to the User’s Manual included with your meter. For additionalquestions or issues with this product, please contact Customer Support at 1-800-838-9502. CustomerService is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.Number: 1150645402Effective Date: 2013-01-11ACON Laboratories, Inc.10125 Mesa Rim RoadSan Diego, CA 92121, USACustomer Support 1-800-838-9502www.acondiabetescare.com |
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